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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,994.72, 603,064.38 and 246,015.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,994.72, 603,064.38 and 246,015.36 is: 339,507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,994.72 : 603,064.38 = 246,015.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,994.72/603,064.38 = 246,015.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,994.72x = 603,064.38 × 246,015.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,994.72x = 148,363,100,548.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,363,100,548.88/436,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,507.76

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